Lead PBS Support Worker (Adult Services)
Location: North London (community-based)
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Driving Licence: Essential
About Creative Behavioural Solutions (CBS)
Creative Behavioural Solutions (CBS) is a specialist behaviour-analytic service supporting autistic individuals and people with learning disabilities across home, community and educational settings. Our team works closely with Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs and UKBA(cert) Practitioners), families and multidisciplinary professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
We are expanding our adult services and are looking for an experienced Lead PBS Support Worker to join our growing team.
About the Role
This is not a traditional support worker role. We are looking for someone who has experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support plans and who is passionate about improving quality of life through proactive, person-centred support.
You will work primarily with adults in the community, supporting them to develop independence, access meaningful activities and achieve their personal goals while implementing evidence-based behavioural strategies.
You will work closely with our Behaviour Analysts, contribute to ongoing assessment and data collection, and help ensure programmes are implemented consistently and ethically.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred Positive Behaviour Support.
- Implement Behaviour Support Plans developed by Behaviour Analysts.
- Support adults within their homes and local communities.
- Promote independence, communication and meaningful participation.
- Collect accurate behavioural and programme data.
- Support skill development across daily living, community access and social participation.
- Respond calmly and professionally during periods of distress using proactive and least restrictive approaches.
- Maintain accurate records and session notes.
- Work collaboratively with families and other professionals.
- Act as a lead support worker, modelling good practice and supporting newer team members where appropriate.
- Attend supervision, training and team meetings.
Essential Requirements
- Experience supporting autistic adults and/or adults with learning disabilities.
- Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) programmes.
- Understanding of person-centred and least restrictive practice.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently within community settings.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel across North London.
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
Desirable
- PBS qualifications or formal PBS training.
- Experience working alongside Behaviour Analysts.
- Experience supporting individuals who display behaviours of concern.
- Experience delivering community-based support programmes.
What We Offer
- Ongoing clinical supervision from experienced Behaviour Analysts.
- Regular PBS and behaviour analysis training.
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing specialist organisation.
- Support towards further professional development.
- Paid induction and ongoing training.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
Why Join CBS?
At Creative Behavioural Solutions, we believe that great support changes lives. We are committed to delivering ethical, evidence-based services that improve quality of life for the people we support. If you are passionate about Positive Behaviour Support and want to be part of an organisation that values clinical excellence, teamwork and professional development, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £24,420.00-£28,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
